(Album Review)-@neudaemusic "the past extended"

Neu Dae is a Hip Hop duo located in Madison, Wisconsin who are following up their debut, self titled album from last year with "the past extended". With incredibly clever lyricism provided by Neumy and the Boom Bap/ analog production of Evaridae, these gentlemen deliver a highly impressive piece of art with this release. Featuring sixteen tracks in total with guests appearances by Play Fair Cypher, Reconsiderate, Ox Elian, Leet Moteef, Duke Daeo, SkYy and Kodiak McMountain Lion, "the past extended" is a project for the true Hip Hop enthusiast that enjoys listening to music that takes time to soak in mentally. The production isn't overdone, yet in itself is refreshing to hear, unlike the typical cookie cutter music that's been made popular today.

 Put this record on repeat and be taken away to a world full of wordplay, well constructed instrumentals and sarcastic views of today's society. For those of you that aren't particularly fond of indulging in an entire album listening session, make sure to check for the album's standout cuts such as "back against the wall", "social MEdia" & "that feeling". Not designed for commercial radio airplay, "the past extended" is a great underground record that stays true to it's Hip Hop foundation. Stream & purchase the project from the Bandcamp player below.

(New Mixtape)- @MCity1 “City Lights”

MCity’s “City Lights” mixtape bolsters some solid hits with tracks such as “State Of Mind”, “Riding” & “City Lights” and “Family”. All in all, for being known mostly for his freestyle battling skills, MCity does a good job laying records and keeps things rocking through the entire mixtape.

(New Audio)-@AtotheDASH & @jetlagstaxx Ft @therealalivegas "Be In Clubs"

Linking up with Deep Concept alumni Ali Vegas, A. Dash & Jae Staxx drop another cut from their “Crossbranded 2″ project, dropping sometime in April.
 

@Nobi_GL "No Justice"

After releasing his highly controversial video for his "Niggativity (Remix)", Gritty Lyf Music's Nobi decides to take a different approach to the current issues going on in America. "No Justice" carries a strong message and was recorded during the #InteGRITTY2 recording sessions.

(New EP)-@SamuelThe1st ''First of the Kind"

Portland, Oregon's SamuelThe1st drops his eight track, debut EP titled "First of the Kind", hosted by Portland's DJ Fatboy. Already riding the momentum of his two current singles from off the project, "Plane Tickets" & "Bring Two", Samuel delivers a crisp, commercial release that carries a strong, Hip Hop influence. "First of a Kind" is available for streaming and purchasing from Samuel's Bandcamp page.

(New Audio)-@Dapadon "Gone On Em" Prod By FastlifeBeats

Brooklyn artist Dapa Don returns with the first single off the forthcoming #FOOD2 with "Gone on Em" produced by the collective FastLifeBeats. Gritty lyrics along with a thumping beat, Dapa gives us a banger to turn up to the maximum volume for #FOOD2's first single.

(New Audio)-@TonioRoyale "Killas" Prod By @ILD_On_The_Beat

Following up his previous release, "All About", Orlando's Tonio Royale links together with ILD On The Beat for a mobster influenced record titled "Killas", repping for all of the hoods in Florida and for Villain Society. As with "All About", this song is available for free download from Royale's Soundcloud page.

(New Audio)-@TonioRoyale "All About" Prod By ZMBE

Orlando, Florida's Tonio Royale gets super selfish over the haunting production of ZMBE on "All About", which is available as a free download from Royale's Soundcloud page.
 

@KrisLeshaun "Rest Aside" (Audio)

Elgin, Illinois emcee & member of Fly Live$ Kris Leshaun unexpectedly drops a straight headbanger titled "Rest Aside" that meshes classic Hip Hop bars with new school style delivery. The beat is riddled with bass and the hook's ASAP Rocky influenced sound mixed with the melodic background overdubs makes this something special. It may just be a coincidence but I believe I even heard Kris including his dad Maintain on 2:03 by embedding his stage name into the line, check it out below.
 

(New Video)-@ChiefSTRAY "Lost It"

Portland, Oregon recording artist ¢hief is still going strong promoting his EP "The Camp Out" which he dropped late last year. So together with Sensei P, the STRAY Music Group co-owner takes the director's chair for one of the EP's tracks, "Lost It". The song talks about the mental stress one goes thru when chasing dreams and goals and the video helps bring that feeling to sight.

Stream ¢hief's EP "The Camp Out" down below:

(New Audio)-@DaYunginWAZE & @Dmvmacguyver "Git Mo" Prod By Beats Maravich

Macguyver and Willie Waze have been known to leave a lasting impression with their music. Now these artists present to you a meeting of the minds. They have joined forces to present themselves as a group called "The Build". Their first collaborative single off the current mixtape entitled "Lumi Nation 1: Da Doubt is Fuel" is called “Git Mo”. This track portrays a gritty depiction of the D.C. metropolitan area, urban streets and lifestyle that raised them to this point. On this track Macguyver is repping for PG County County, Maryland. While Willie WAZE finds himself repping for the city of Alexandria, Virginia. The lyrics are raw and display a clear outline of rules to live by when struggling to survive in the inner city. The track was produced by Beats Maravich and is smooth and melodic, reminiscent of early Devin the Dude production favorites.

 "Git Mo" is currently available on SoundCloud. Follow @DaYunginWAZE & @Dmvmacguyver on Twitter and LumiNation on SoundCloud for more hot tracks from this versatile duo, as well as plethora of other dope songs by talented artists such as Cormega and The Outlawz featured on the Lumi Nation mixtape.
 

(New Video)-@PassportRav "Ostracized"

Artist/producer Rav. P aka Passport Rav is expressing his need to find purpose and meaning with his new EP, “Slave Name Todd”. This project is produced entirely by himself and will be separated into a 3 part series. The artwork is an original painting by Brianna Renee. This video “Ostracized” from the project finds Rav. P in Dubai….searching. “I never had a place that I can call home…that’s why I walk alone…” This is the first song to the ep and metaphorically the first step to finding self.

Rav recently rocked out for a packed SOBs house opening up for Dave East the other night in NYC. Stay tuned for more exciting news with the Be Fly Stay Hungry native.

“Real Repty 2″ by @RealKillaFresh Hosted By @DJ_J12

East Oakland, California rap artist Killa Fresh links up with the infamous DJ J12 to deliver some intense westcoast street music on “Real Repty 2″, the sophomore installment to Killa’s mixtape series he kicked of last November. Fifteen tracks of speaker knocking, head nodding trap anthems like “My Glock”, “Bankroll” an “I’m Having Fun” set the tone that Cali is still active. Stream and download below.

(NEW MUSIC) - @FMPIFF “The Claim”

Hailing from the Southside of Chicago, Piff Von Mar breathes a new air into the Windy City landscape and on his lead single, “The Claim”, Piff gives us a glimpse of the natural flow and sleek style that he brings to the table. A veteran artist of more than eight years, PVM’s messages are influenced by the hard work & dedication he puts into his craft and the inspirational family that helps him along the way. After a three year hiatus to perfect an organic sound, his upcoming EP “The Claim” will prove there are no tricks here — only claims of reality. Check out the lead single below.